Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-30 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Commission on Filipinos Overseas Secretary Dante Ang II says on May 29, 2026 that the United States was satisfied with its exchange visitor program with the Philippines as Filipino J-1 visa holders return home
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[2026-05-29 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Friday that it was continuing intelligence and operational efforts to locate Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, stressing that authorities have yet to establish any definite leads on his whereabouts.
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[2026-05-29 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing says negotiations between Tokyo and Manila cover area east of Taiwan where it maintains exclusive economic zone
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[2026-05-29 22:16 UTC+10:00] [South China Seas] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing says negotiations between Tokyo and Manila cover area east of Taiwan where it maintains exclusive economic zone
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[2026-05-29 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Marcos denied rumors that Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla is on the way out. The rumors surfaced following criticism over Remulla’s failure to secure the arrest of Senator Ronald dela Rosa. The President said he does not know why such rumors are being spread. He speculated that somebody wants Remulla’s job.
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[2026-05-29 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say To Lam’s first visit to Manila as state leader signals Vietnam’s balanced foreign policy and investment in Asean partnerships
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[2026-05-29 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say To Lam’s first visit to Manila as state leader signals Vietnam’s balanced foreign policy and investment in Asean partnerships
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[2026-05-29 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE -Senator Jinggoy Estrada smiles during a break in investigations on flood-control projects at the Senate Blue Ribbon committee in Pasay city, Philippines on Sept. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
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[2026-05-29 20:13 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-29 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Good evening. You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-05-29 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos who want to learn artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and other digital skills may now enroll for free through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Online Program after Tesda partnered with Unesco-UNEVOC and the HP Foundation to expand access to future-ready training programs.
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[2026-05-29 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Marcos expressed dismay over what is happening in the Senate. He said the controversies in the upper chamber have become personal.
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[2026-05-29 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-05-29 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said he watched "with horror" the recent controversies surrounding the Senate as the issues are becoming "personal."
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[2026-05-29 17:28 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-29 17:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-29 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-29 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE country’s fastest-growing sport has found its biggest stage at your most-loved SM Supermalls. Through SM Active Hub, SM continues to redefine malling by turning its spaces into a leading destination for sports, wellness, and community experiences.
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[2026-05-29 16:41 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-29 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the bloc’s chairmanship is a plus point, Manila needs to overcome accessibility challenges to attract more regional tourists
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[2026-05-29 16:32 UTC+10:00] [Manila] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the bloc’s chairmanship is a plus point, Manila needs to overcome accessibility challenges to attract more regional tourists
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[2026-05-29 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A WORLD-RECORD, a heavy turnout and an enthusiastic response from a live audience point toward a speed cubing boost in the country.
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[2026-05-29 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Heavy favorites Francis Casey Alcantara and Christopher Papa lived up to their billing, executing a pair of late-set surges to thwart AJ Lim and Ronard Joven, 6-4, 6-3, and book their ticket to the men’s doubles finals in the Palawan Open 2026 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center late Thursday.
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[2026-05-29 16:06 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-29 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese automotive design and engineering firm wants to advance electric vehicle (EV) production in the Philippines and even develop a local brand, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Thursday.
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[2026-05-29 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has retained several long-serving directors in its 2026-2027 board slate following regulatory relief that gave incumbents another opportunity to remain part of the bourse’s governing body.
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[2026-05-29 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Workers arrange microphones on the stage before the start of the opening ceremony of the 48th ASEAN summit and related meetings in Cebu, Philippines, May 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, Pool, File)
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[2026-05-29 14:31 UTC+10:00] [Philippine Elections] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has categorically denied claims made by his sister, Sen. Imee Marcos, that he is pushing a no-election scenario in 2028, adding that the senator should “fire” her staff who gave her that wrong information.
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[2026-05-29 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE real value of EDSA has never been the road itself. It has always been the access it provides, and in Metro Manila, that still matters greatly.
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[2026-05-29 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The death toll on the building collapse in Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga has climbed to six, following the discovery of human remains at the site on Thursday night.
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[2026-05-29 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Makati City government on Friday announced the rollout of P356.48 million worth of mid-year cash incentives for more than 59,000 Blu Card holders, with qualified senior citizens starting to receive their P6,000 benefits through GCash.
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[2026-05-29 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Butuan-bound Filipino seafarer was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 after making a bomb joke during aircraft boarding, the PNP Aviation Security Group (Avsegroup) reported on Friday.
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[2026-05-29 12:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Tanaka Akihiko to further strengthen Philippines-Japan cooperation on infrastructure, healthcare, climate action, and peace and development initiatives in Mindanao.
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[2026-05-29 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Motorists may get relief from lower fuel prices next week, with diesel and gasoline pump prices seen to decline sharply as global oil prices eased amid developments in the Middle East war, local oil industry sources said.
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[2026-05-29 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas grid under red and yellow alert statuses on Friday, as several power plants remained unavailable amid high electricity demand.
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[2026-05-29 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Philippines and Japan have signed a landmark agreement on the avoidance of double taxation and several new cooperation deals covering agriculture, health, and human resource development during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Japan.
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[2026-05-29 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) issued a clarification on Friday regarding the imposition of penalties on seafarers working aboard international vessels with expired identification and record documents.
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[2026-05-29 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THIS Mother’s Day, the narrative shifted toward a more meaningful conversation: if mothers are constantly caring for everyone else, who takes care of them? In celebration of this advocacy, Swiss Proli, a wellness brand dedicated to science-based supplements that promote vitality and overall well-being, recently launched the first Heroes of Home Award by Swiss Proli at the Manila House Private Club.
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[2026-05-29 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SUCCESS is not defined by grades alone, but by the trust and character a person builds over time, according to Clark Development Corp. (CDC) President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera during the Toast to Excellence program of the Philippine Sci-ence High School System–Central Luzon Campus (PSHS-CLC) on May 20.
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[2026-05-29 10:34 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-29 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-29 08:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-29 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: There were no winners in the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42draws on Thursday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-05-29 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SAKE Manila 2026 was held at the prestigious, Forbes five-star Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila on May 22.
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[2026-05-29 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IN the Philippines, a guarantee letter (GL) is a formal commitment issued by a government agency — like the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) or the Department of Health (DOH) — to a hospital or service provider, promising to pay a specific portion of a patient’s medical expenses.
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[2026-05-29 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Soon, Cebuanos may no longer need to rely on secondhand information when asking about government transactions, projects, and official records at the Capitol.
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[2026-05-29 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Columnist’s note: I have to say that Louward Zubiri is one of our finest Philippine linguists, whose work on and analysis of Philippine languages are truly impressive. He has done many important things for the Filipino language in the United States. He messaged me to react to my column last week on the abundance of advocates, but not doers.
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[2026-05-29 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CONVENING at a critical moment in the country’s digital transformation, The Manila Times hosted its inaugural Editorial Roundtable, titled “Blockchain for Public Trust: Building Transparent and Accountable Governance,” on May 19, 2026, at the TEBL Hall of the AIM Conference Center in Makati City.
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[2026-05-29 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Manila Times approaches the 25th anniversary of Dante Arevalo Ang (DAA)’s takeover of the newspaper in August 2001. When he assumed control of the publication, he aimed to restore its position as one of the Philippines’ most influential newspapers.
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